The #1 Post-Interview Rule

The 1 Post-Interview Rule We were at another couples house for supper when my friendsaid she was tired of going on bewerbungsgesprchs for months after she had been laid off. Not a single bewerbungsgesprch resulted in a second or a job.Without thinking, I asked, What are you saying in your thank-you notes?She looked at me blankly. Im not sending thank-you notes.Her husband and I, in unison, said, But you must. And he added, No wonder you arent getting callbacks.The woman admitted she thought they were stupid, an unnecessary and pass formality. But we helped her with wording and she sent one after the next interview, and she got the job.Debbie Page,who dubs herself a business coach and cash flow efficiency expert for women in business says, The old adage says, your fortune is in the follow up. Its true whether you are an entrepreneur looking to close the deal or the job hunter pursuing your next great career move. Follow up and follow through are essential ingredients organizations lo ok for when bringing on talent. Your follow up through your recruiting process will make you stand out from the competition.Page recommends to start with a thank you after the meeting by first sending an e-mail communication, and then a handwritten note. She calls this the old school one-two combination that can be a deal maker in a hiring decision.Caroline Gray, at GlassDoor.com,says, your thank-you note should include three things1. Gratitude for your interviewers time2. Appreciation for gaining more information and insight into the ort and the company3. Enthusiasm for the role (and for meeting the team).All of these things can be said simply and succinctly. And if you left the interview unsure of the hiring timeline, your last line can be, Please let me know next steps or anything else I can provide to assist you during the process (or decision-making). Or even better if this is worded as a question. Recruiter Richard Moysaysthat one candidate caught his attention after her inter view when the last line of her thank-you note said thisIs there anything else I can forward along to make your hiring decision easier?Page says after the two thank-you notes to follow up regularly until the final decision has been made. Make sure your check-ins add value, she advises, suggesting, Perhaps the following week your e-mail includes a link to an article related to the role or the company and thoughtful commentary showing your wisdom in the industry or position and your awareness of the company and its place in the market.All communication you send should not be pushy but should express your interest and desire to work for the company and in this position. As Page points out, Many large companies today have large recruiting machines with many layers. The follow up communication is meant to keep you on the forefront of the hiring managers mind.Moy calls the follow upan easy way to show the employer that youre a hard worker who has a sincere interest in joiningthisorganizati on and not someone whos just looking to find any old new job.--Former professor Jill L. Ferguson is an award-winning author of seven books, including co-author of Raise Rules for Women How to Make More Money at Work, and thousands of published articles. She is also an artist, business and higher education consultant, entrepreneur and founder of Womens wohlbefinden Weekends.Fairygodboss is committed to improving the workplace and lives of women.Join us by reviewing your employer